Former US Ambassador, Mayor of Atlanta and King Mentee, Andrew Young: "He knew when he was going to Memphis he was going to die."  Click image to hear Washington Post Interview.

Beloved Father Jay Matthews Funeral Services: VIEWING: Sunday, April 7th, 4:00-6:00 pm Cathedral of Christ the Light; Oakland; VIGIL: Sunday, April 7th, 6:00 pm Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland Followed by a reception MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Monday, April 8th, 7:00 pm Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland, Followed by a reception;  INTERMENT: Tuesday, April 9th, 11:00 am St. Joseph Cemetery, San Pablo.

Father, Family and Friends mourn college student Samantha Josephson who died at the hands of a fake Uber Driver in South Carolina. God bless this family impacted by this unbelievable violence steeped in deception. "A What's My Name Campaign" has been launched to help others from getting into a car with a fake shared ride driver.  Click Image for Story as Seymour Josephson talks about his daughter.

Click Image for heartfelt reflections of Councilwoman Lynette Gibson McElhaney in the aftermath of Oakland favorite son Victor's death in Los Angeles where he was studying music. May the promises of God keep you!

"Keep Your Head To the Sky Nipsey Hussle."  Slain Rapper was a positive force. Click Image for story. You are missed Nipsey Hussle.  God bless your family! Your death made me think of slain journalist Chauncey Bailey and Father Matthews passing also brought Chauncey to mind. Father Jay was his pastor and gave the eulogy at Chauncey's funeral in 2007.  Chauncey Bailey was the first American journalist to be killed on U.S. soil. 

"Condolences to all experiencing loss," Jackie, W.E.